The Playlist

The Playlist is such a gem! The wait staff here is absolutely incredible — so friendly, attentive, and full of energy, which makes the whole experience feel extra special. You can tell they genuinely care about creating a fun, welcoming atmosphere. The food is just as amazing. I had the stuffed gnocchi with vegetables in a pesto cream sauce, and it was unforgettable. The gnocchi was perfectly tender, the vegetables were cooked and seasoned to perfection, and the pesto cream tied everything together beautifully. Truly one of the best pasta dishes I’ve ever had! Between the fantastic service, the lively atmosphere, and the outstanding food, The Playlist is a must-visit. I can’t wait to come back!

We had a problem with the Groupon but they were understanding and nice about it! We took my mom for her birthday and I had a blast. The drinks were strong/worth the money as well. They let her pick out a song and the staff was amazing! I would just recommend going later so there’s more people/everyone is more hyped!

Got here for dinner around 7pm and did not know what to expect, but to my surprise this was a very delightful experience. There isn't a whole lot to the food menu and I chose to get the salmon which was great. The drink menu had a ton more options I tried a cannabis infused water and it was decent tasting and left with a good buzz. The best part are the performances which just so happen to be the waiters, waitresses, and staff. Our server went from handing us our drinks one minute to rocking a sparkling jacket spinning in a circle sing "Michael jackson". The performances were constant and guests could even request a song and perform solo, with a partner or with the staff if they chose to. The performances were my favorite part and I could easily see this being the perfect venue for family celebration or workplace team outings. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and will be back in the future.

Our family had an awesome experience this past Sunday at The Playlist. The food was very good and the adult beverages were excellent. The service was on par and the performers were very friendly and welcoming. We even built up the courage to perform on stage alongside them. Excellent value. We will visit again next time in Chattanooga.

What a fun experience! The food was delicious, the service was amazing and the entertainment was such fun! Special shout out to Tomas and Madison for phenomenal performances! They get the audience involved (if desired)... our daughter loved going up on stage! We will definitely be back!

Awesome experience at this place! Loved the entertainment during dinner. Food was mediocre but the drinks were amazing! Overall a very interesting experience. The Playlist is definitely worth a visit if you are in Chattanooga!

Madison gave us the best experience! Our first ever, we’re from Atlanta on vacation and let me tell you. The best decision we made last minute. Definitely would come back again!…with friends next time too. If you want to try something different with vibes definitely try this place out! Oh and the food is bomb dot com.

So fun!!! We had the best time with delicious food! Don’t take yourself too seriously - jump in and have FUN!!! Whoop and encourage everyone! The owner, Chris, and each and every server/performer (extra props to Amaya and Lily!!) was engaged and personable and helped us feel included and special. Three generations of my family went (9 - 70 years old) and we all had a great time! Would love to go back with a large group - the vibe seems like it could be different on who else is in the room.

We had a blast! Food was a pleasant surprise too. A must do anyone visiting Chattanooga.

This was a great experience .. We had the best server Chello was awesome very attentive and very well spoken..

We were on our way to the Tennessee Aquarium when someone handed us a coupon for The Playlist. After finishing up at the Aquarium, we figured, "what the heck" and ended up stumbling into one of the most unexpectedly fun and memorable dining experiences I've ever had. At The Playlist, guests pick the songs, and the servers put on full-blown lip sync performances with an energy level that was seriously unmatched. And beyond their incredible performances, the service was incredible. Our server was attentive, friendly, and genuinely seemed to love what they were doing. I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo, which turned out to be the crowd favorite at our table. I also appreciated that soft drinks were included with the ticket--nice touch. Even the manager was out helping clear tables and serve food, which says a lot about the team. Yes, the whole thing is a bit silly--but in the absolute best way. It's playful, high-energy, and left us smiling the entire night. Highly recommend if you're in Chattanooga and want a dining experience that's anything but ordinary.

Food very good Service outstanding Atmosphere very fun This is a must do for anyone that is into music The live action on stage across a myriad of songs was very impressive and all the staff are very enthusiastic

So fun! Such a fun birthday. Service is so good - the wait staff/performers were so nice and fun. The food is good, not great, but that is not why you come! Go for a good time! Have fun!

What an amazing experience! This is a must do in Chattanooga. I will definitely bring family to have a fun night out here. Adult and kids it's very fun. I do wish for more choices on food but it was good and worth the whole experience.

Service was fantastic and it's a good date night activity. Loved the ambiance and the drinks were good. We enjoyed it. Tips: Food quality is not up to the price tag. It's ok but not notable in a good way. Also, Pizazz up the performances. The servers do well but need to go to the next level.

The food was great. The service was unbelievable. The waitress would take your order then run out and dance and sing so much energy. So much fun! What a great atmosphere. Had a dance stage in the middle. The customers can go out and dance has laser lights and colored lights all over.

The food was plentiful and delicious. The atmosphere is perfect for a first date or your 50th date. It's a place that will never get old and never be dull. The staff were so nice and attentive. It was like having a human juke box. Greatest entertainment ever. Highly recommend.

Thank you so much for having gluten free options! The chicken Marsala was excellent! The flavor was outstanding. The vegetables were perfectly cooked and the whole dish was great! The service was top notch, and we had a great time!! Highly recommend!

NOT GOOD!! The performers try and it's a different experience but they are kids lip syncing, not worth the $$!! The food is atrocious! Shrimp Scampi was watered down, absolutely no flavor! The shrimp was like chewing on bubble gum that I found at the bottom of my mom's purse!! salad was slimy & not fresh!! ! I think they were in such a hurry to get people in and out due to Valentine's Day, that the service was hampered! We were there less than 1.5hrs and had just ordered a drink when a server told us "unfortunately we need this table" and told us to leave! Didn't even finish the drinks!! Paid almost $300 for this Chuck E Cheese experience!! Never again !!

Great food, very friendly service, and fun entertainment. This concept is a lot of fun. We had a blast!

The atmosphere and entertainment was fantastic! We had the Chicken Parmesan and Chicken Alla Rosa was so yummy definitely a repeat! The Garlic knots are the best! The Service was #1! 10/10

The staff members were absolutely incredible. One minute, they're taking your order, but then they'd jump on stage for a performance. Then, they're stopping back to drop off refills. They were incredibly attentive & great entertainers. Our evening was fun. Our group featured a few that got up on stage & fun was had by all. Before you continue reading, I want to be very clear that we had a lot of fun. That being said, we also went with very low expectations because it is a new and different idea. So, if you keep reading, the next few points that I need to make are not "great", but I hope that the ownership team will read them because I would really like to see this place thrive: The food...well, it was "meh"....at best. I cannot imagine anybody going there exclusively for the food. It wasn't bad food, but it just didn't have much to offer. I "get it" that there needs to be food to justify the costs to run this place; however, the food did not deliver any value. Personally, I think that this a fun, "concept restaurant" that has a lot of opportunity; however, a lot of additional work and imagination still needs to occur if they want to create a stream of REPEAT visitors. I feel like, in the present form, this is a "one and done" place because the food was pretty lacking. Another reason that I'm a little concerned about the longevity of The Playlist is that I think that the song selection needs to be A LOT larger. We each scrolled thru the song options to try to find something that we wanted to perform, but it's a pretty short list. I would have to imagine that the music industry charges for every song that you want to offer as options...and those fees can probably become cost prohibitive depending on the song's popularity. However, there definitely needs to be more songs because the current "playlist" was too limited. Again, I believe that this place has A LOT of potential. It is better than a karaoke place because you don't have to have a great voice. You can get on stage and perform even if you can't carry a tune. However, it also might add additional value if a few of the performers were singing instead of only lip synching. Finally - I think that a great way for The Playlist to generate revenue would be to host kids' parties during the day. We had two kids with us that were under 10 years age and their eyes were absolutely GLUED to the stage. They were extremely engaged and very entertained. Also - what about catering to semi-private parties? I'm thinking that a girls' night out at The Playlist would be pretty epic...or a bachelorette party? I mean, I know a lot of folks who LOVE to get on stage - so I cannot think of a better venue than this place! So - my keys to ongoing success are: * different menu * more song selections (can you list them on the website?) * hire a few singers to mix it up * kids' parties * bachelorette & girls' night out parties I wish this establishment nothing but success!

I'm not one to typically write reviews but, I straight up couldn't walk away from this place without saying something. We came in from out of town and decided to book a table for dinner. I should've known something heinous was about to be revealed when we walked in and there were plastic roses strung up around the sign, but we already paid for the table so why not? This joint is a thinly-veiled excuse to humiliate the servers and the guests in equal measure. The second warning sign should've been seeing that it was dead as a graveyard on a Saturday night, but that's my bad for going in with high hopes. You're sat at a booth, somewhere within a bizarre layout that could be pulled right from a sadist's idea of a funhouse. The stage was snatched from your old middle school theater play, and with the feeling of getting slapped over the head with a lead pipe, you realize your servers--kind, welcoming, enthusiastic--are the ones performing on set. All this could be fine if it weren't for the lip syncing. The performance is just lip syncing. God bless the servers for putting their all into it, but sweet Jesus, what a night. Topped off with food that tastes and feels delicately microwaved, and drinks that wouldn't give a toddler a buzz, my friend aptly put that it was "someone's version of Hell". The garlic bread was delightful though! I appreciated the hard work and dedication of the servers. They were the highlight of the experience in their attentive attitudes and warm personalities. I wish them nothing but the best of luck and an escape to an environment that can treat them with dignity and respect--there are incredible burlesque dinner and show experiences that this place has the potential to be. All in all, this is the place to be if you want to experience excruciating awkwardness and poignant disappointment. Certainly not worth the hefty price tag in advance.

High energy fun! Service was great! Food was good. You got to help set the playlist the performers presented. Cool vibe enjoyed myself. Look forward to going back again!

We loved our visit to the playlist! Brought both of my daughters with me! Fun ladies night out! Great atmosphere and cozy seating. We all 3 ordered different entrees. Food was excellent quality and portions were perfect. Delicious salad and garlic bread also. Servers seemed to love working there. We will definitely be back.

What a fun concept! The performers were fun; the food was tasty... go see 'em! Near the Aquarium; easy to find!

I learned about The Playlist while reading an issue of the Chattanooga Patch and made a reservation right away. Dinner and a show...perfect date night for my husband's birthday dinner. Had I known what this actually was I probably would not have made the reservation. I expected dinner and a show like a play. The Playlist was not that! So we sat down at the table with our preconceived notion of what we were going to experience and were totally blown away by what it really is. What you get in addition to a delicious meal is high energy, exciting, fun filled dancing, and lip syncing by the servers. It was amazing and we had a blast! The food was amazing. The service was fantastic and the entertainment out of this world! We will be back! We're two older people (we're both mid 70's) who thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Thank you!

Walking into The Playlist was like stepping through the gilded doors of culinary Valhalla, where spaghetti swirls and aria-like aromas fuse into a rhapsody of euphoria. My senses were instantly serenaded by a glorious medley of garlic, herbs, and something intangible but unmistakably magical--perhaps it was hope, perhaps basil. Who knows? I wept. The maître d'--a vision of charm in sequins--escorted us to a table that I'm convinced was bathed in celestial light. As we sat, a waiter, more demigod than mortal, approached. With the finesse of a Broadway star and the glimmer of a thousand disco balls, they purred, "What can I sing for you tonight?" A simple question, and yet I knew at that moment that no answer would ever be enough. I requested That's Amore, because of course I did, and with a dramatic swish, they launched into a performance that Michelangelo himself would have sculpted had he possessed the gift of time travel. While they lip-synced with such passion and flair that the olives in my martini trembled, our appetizers arrived: bruschetta so crisp it might have whispered my secrets, and calamari with a crunch that demanded a standing ovation. When the main course arrived, I knew I had not lived until this moment. My fettuccine alfredo was a silky masterpiece, each bite a triumphant aria sung directly to my taste buds. My dining companion's lasagna? Layers of rich, saucy bliss stacked as high as my now-soaring expectations for all meals henceforth. As dessert--a tiramisu that could likely end international conflict--was served, the entire staff broke into a meticulously choreographed rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody. Forks were dropped. Tears were shed. I may have glimpsed eternity. The Playlist isn't just a restaurant; it is a Shakespearean sonnet to Italian cuisine, an opera of perfectly executed flavors, a place where dinner is not just served but exalted. Go. Go now. Leave all you hold dear and surrender to this experience. Tell them I sent you--and request That's Amore

This was such a fun experience! The food was some of the best Italian food I have had in Chattanooga. I had the gnocchi and it was AMAZING! Everything was great and I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone young and old. The service was friendly and efficient. And the music and performance was so fun.

The playlist, what can I say, I can't imagine a better night out in all of Chattanooga. Grandma was singing, the kids loved the food, and the price was more than reasonable for a superb dinner + show combo. I recommend anyone living in or visiting Chattanooga to give the playlist a visit, it's an absolute staple.

The food was fabulous and the service was even better. A great way to spend an evening!

Such a great night and great food! Loved we could participate and dance too...yep- we got up and did it too! Everyone was attentive, friendly and fun! Ha the best time!

The servers make the dinner such a fun and inclusive atmosphere! Also the food was delicious

Food was subpar, Olive Garden is better, especially for this price ($60 per person)- limited food options. One tiny square of garlic bread per person. Salad came out with our entree, it wasn't suppose to- waitress was busy lip syncing on stage ( that's the entertainment). This could be such a fun place, but needs a lot of improvement- especially quality of food. The atmosphere was cute but tiny dining room and high back booths didn't allow everyone in my party to see the stage. Again, great concept!

I really wanted to like this place, and the staff were genuinely so kind and welcoming, which is always a great start. However, the food was a huge disappointment. Everything we tried lacked flavor (maybe minus the bread), and it felt like the ingredients were both low quality and poorly prepared. The bread portion was surprisingly small and the salad was not appetizing, the experience just didn't justify the price. The performances they have are a nice touch and a creative idea, but honestly, they came across a bit awkward and uncomfortable. I really hope they can work on improving the quality of the food because this place definitely has potential to be one of our favorites. For now, though, I wouldn't recommend it unless they make some serious changes to the menu.